Justin Hardee

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Justin Hardee
Personal information
Born: (1994-02-07) February 7, 1994 (age 30)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College: Illinois (2012–2016)
Position: Cornerback / Special teamer
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:78
Pass deflections:2
Interceptions:1
Forced fumbles:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Hardee (born February 7, 1994) is an American professional football cornerback and special teamer who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois.

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College career

Hardee committed to Illinois as a three-star prospect out of Cleveland, Ohio where he racked up a total of 841 yards receiving throughout his entire career. [1]

Statistics

SeasonGPReceiving
RecYdsAvgTD
2012 121719211.30
2013 911958.60
2014 91924012.61
2016 102531412.60
Career387284111.71

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.36 s1.50 s2.56 s4.26 s7.28 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [2] [3]

Houston Texans

Hardee was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. [4] He was waived on September 2. [5]

New Orleans Saints

On September 7, 2017, Hardee was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints. [6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 23. [7] In Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hardee blocked a punt by Bryan Anger and returned it for a touchdown in a 30–10 win. He was recognized as the National Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his accomplishment. [8]

Hardee finished the season making 10 combined tackles in 14 regular-season games and 2 post-season games.

2018

In Week 4 against the New York Giants, in the first quarter on a fourth down, quarterback Taysom Hill threw a 10 yard pass to Hardee, where he made his first NFL career reception. This gave his team a first down in a drive ending in a field goal, in a Saints win. In Week 5, against the Washington Redskins, Hardee caught his first NFL career interception, a short pass thrown by quarterback Alex Smith that was returned for 77 yards. [9] This play ended at Washington's 4-yard line, setting up a quick drive for a Saints touchdown. He also made 2 pass deflections in the Saints' 43-19 win.

He finished the season playing in all 16 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 20 combined tackles, 1 reception, 2 passes deflected and 1 interception. [10]

2019

Hardee played in all 16 regular-season games and the Saints' single postseason game, making a combined 11 tackles. [11]

2020

On March 23, 2020, Hardee re-signed with the Saints. [12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 6 with a groin injury. [13] He was activated on December 12. [14] He finished the season participating in 10 regular-season games and 2 post-season games, making 8 combined tackles.

New York Jets

2021

Hardee signed a three-year, $5.25 million contract with the New York Jets on March 18, 2021. [15] [16] He played in 16 regular-season games, making 12 combined tackles.

2022

In Week 4, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hardee forced a fumble on return specialist Gunner Olszewski in a Steelers' punt return at the start of the third quarter, which was recovered by James Pierre. [17] The Jets went on to win that game 24–20. He finished the season with 14 combined tackles and 1 forced fumble within 17 regular-season games. [18]

2023

On October 14, 2023, Hardee was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. [19] He was activated on December 2. [20]

Cleveland Browns

On April 2, 2024, Hardee signed with the Cleveland Browns. [21] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [22] [23] He was released on September 10. [24]

Carolina Panthers

On September 24, 2024, Hardee signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [25] He was released on October 4. [26]

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References

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  2. ↑ "2017 Draft Scout Justin Hardee, Illinois NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
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  4. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Texans sign 20 college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Transactions: Texans down to 53-man roster". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018.
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  7. ↑ Underhill, Nick (September 23, 2017). "Saints promote Arthur Maulet, Justin Hardee to 53-man roster". TheAdvocate.com.
  8. ↑ Shook, Nick (November 8, 2017). "T.Y. Hilton, Jared Goff among NFL Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  9. ↑ "Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints - October 8th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Justin Hardee 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Justin Hardee 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with DB Justin Hardee on one-year contract". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 20, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Saints send Sheldon Rankins, Justin Hardee to IR, activate Ty Montgomery ahead of Bucs game". NOLA.com. November 6, 2020.
  14. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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  19. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 14, 2023). "Jets Add OL Carter Warren to Active Roster; Place DB Justin Hardee on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  20. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 2, 2023). "Jets Activate CB Justin Hardee, OL Wes Schweitzer". NewYorkJets.com.
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  23. ↑ "Browns sign 13 players to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 28, 2024.
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